STREETWISE: History in the making
Streetwise by Carol Pagaduan-Araullo History in the making The past weeks have been a roller coaster ride for many of us – human rights activists working hard for the release of political prisoners, the political prisoners themselves and their loved ones, peace advocates mobilizing public support for the resumption of peace talks between the Government […]
PHOTOS: Day 2 of GRP-NDFP talks begins
OSLO, Norway–The negotiating panels of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines have started the second day of their peace talks at the Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel. They allowed members of the media to take photos and videos before their closed-door negotiations. Here are some photos: […]
(AUDIO) Speeches at the GRP-NDFP peace talks opening ceremony
OSLO, Norway–Listen to the speeches of the Royal Norwegian Government officials, Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza, National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison, GRP negotiating panel chairperson Silvestre Bello III and NDFP negotiating panel chairperson Luis Jalandoni. While […]
It is far from freezing cold in Oslo
OSLO—It had been more than five years since the last formal peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP, the original name used for the peace talks) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in this Norwegian capital. It was the dead of winter in February 2011, the weather […]
GRP and NDFP peace panels meet in Oslo
On Sunday afternoon, Oslo time, negotiating panels of both the GRP and the NDFP arrive at Holmenkollen Park in Oslo, Norway. Here are statements from GRP negotiating panel chairperson Silvestre Bello III and NDFP consultant on political and constitutional reforms Satur Ocampo. Kodao is covering the peace talks in Norway.
NDFP’s Jazmines thanks Duterte for opening up on peace
After his release from his five-year detention, National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultant Alan Jazmines thanked President Rodrigo Duterte on his decision to resume formal peace negotiations with the revolutionary group.
Benito and Wilma Tiamzon walk free from detention
Benito Tiamzon and Wilma-Austria-Tiamzon thanked the Filipino people and the New People’s Army after their release this afternoon from the Philippine National Police Custodial Center at Camp Crame. They also thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for ordering their release to enable their participation as National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultants in its formal peace talks […]
13 consultants free; 6 others remain in detention as talks fast approaches
THIRTEEN National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultants have been released while six others are still in detention as the resumption of the formal peace talks fast approaches. Since August 15, Ma. Concepcion Araneta-Bocala; Ariel Arbitrario; Renante Gamara; Alan Jazmines; Alfredo Mapano; Tirso Alcantara; Kennedy Bangibang; Eddie Genelsa; Ruben Saluta; and Adelberto Silva […]
NDFP consultants eager to participate in talks
NINE National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultants who have been freed since Monday are eager to participate in the formal negotiations with the Duterte government on Monday. In an impromptu press conference in Quezon City last night, the nine said their liberty, albeit temporary, is proof that both parties are sincere in resuming the talks.
BREAKING NEWS: More NDFP consultants walk free
National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) consultants Alan Jazmines, Tirso “Ka Bart” Alcantara, Renante Gamara and Ernesto Lorenzo were released on bail this afternoon at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City. Simultaneously, Alfredo Mapano, another NDFP consultant, was released on bail this afternoon from the Misamis Oriental provincial jail.